Oklahoma City issues watering restrictions

Citizens whose address numbers end in an even number may water their yards on even-numbered days. Likewise, citizens whose house numbers end in an odd number may water on odd-numbered days. 

Example:  Customers whose address ends with 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 may water only on odd number days (Jan. 17, Jan. 19, etc.) and customers whose address ends with 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 may water only on even number days (January 18; January 20, etc.).

Completely turning off sprinkler systems is preferable.  More stringent outdoor water use restrictions are likely as the drought continues.

“Oklahoma City’s water-supply-lakes, Hefner, Overholser and Draper are just over half full,” said Utilities Director Marsha Slaughter.

“We don’t know how long the drought will last, but it’s important that residents consider water conservation when they plan their landscaping, choose plants and renovate their home.”

Cities that use Oklahoma City water are also required to comply with the outdoor watering restriction as a minimum. 

These cities include:  Blanchard, Edmond, El Reno, Moore, Mustang, Newcastle, Norman, Piedmont, Yukon, Canadian County Rural Water District #3, the Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation, Tinker Air Force Base and Pottawatomie County Rural Water District #3.